It's almost Valentine's Day! Planning on going on a date or having a Girl's Night Out? Depending on your budget (or amount of self-control), here are two options to consider - the first from Madewell (the splurge) and the second from H&M (the steal). No matter what you wear, you'll need some beauty basics from Sephora, like a few of my favorites shown below. I rarely wear false eyelashes, but Valentine's Day is the perfect time of year to up the drama! Whether you buy a nice silk set like the ones shown from Sephora or a cheaper alternative like these, they're a fun touch to any outfit.

For Valentine's Day, I like to stick with a classic look - shades of red, pink, cream, black and metallics. Even a little animal print seems to fit the bill. I love feminine touches like silk and chiffon while keeping in mind the practical needs of warmth for those of us living in the frozen tundra - wool coats and closed toe shoes. Cold night? Skip the dress and tights and stick with black jeans, dark denim or fun "treggings" like those shown below - a trouser/jegging style pant to keep your legs warm and toasty. There's no need to suffer for beauty, ladies - we've got options!

So here you have it - a splurge look and a steal look. Which do you like better? What's your go-to date night look? SHARE below and leave a COMMENT or tag me on Insta @caitquinnjoyce, #prideandjoyce :)

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Hi! I’m Cait - wife to Logan, mama to Maggie and cuddler to Gatsby in Minneapolis, MN. You'll hear rants about baby gear, motherhood, bargain shopping and home decor if you stick around here long enough. Thanks for stopping by!

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